Note 14 at Joh 6:67: Considering Jesus' previous reactions to rejection (Mt 11:20-24, 12:24-45; Lu 4:28-30, and 5:33-39; see note 11 at Joh 6:61), it would be inconsistent to interpret Jesus' question to His disciples as a statement of desperation imploring His disciples not to leave. Rather, it should be interpreted as Jesus demanding the same commitment from His twelve disciples as He just preached to the multitudes. Jesus was not seeking to turn people away, but He was not going to compromise to keep them.